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Sleaford to Banbury trains

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The average train between Sleaford and Banbury takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Banbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 41m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Banburytrain train
4h 6m
£64–101

Sleaford to Banbury train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Banbury at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 38m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 38m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 39m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 44m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 38m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 45m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 58m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Banbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sleaford to Banbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Banbury, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Banbury via Nottingham and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 6m.

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